February 16, 2012


Toronto (Canada) - Fasken Martineau, a leading international business law and litigation firm, today issued the following statement.

Fasken Martineau welcomes the announcement by the Minister of Health and Long Term Care that she has asked the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to open an investigation into the business dealings of Ornge and its related entities. "Our firm has pledged its full cooperation and support," said David Corbett, Firm Managing Partner with Fasken Martineau.

Given the nature of the police investigation, Fasken Martineau will be unable to offer additional public comment as it relates to this matter.

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